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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 791.98 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 791.98 and 239.09 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 791.98 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/791.98 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 791.98 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 189,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,354.50/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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